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Ministry of Defence
Two day seminar on defence production to be inaugurated by Secretary  at Kolkata on 14 September
-Kolkata, September 04, 2018
A two day seminar on ‘Defence Production: Public –Private Partnership – Focus Eastern India’ is scheduled to be held on 14th and 15thSeptember at West Inn Hotel in Kolkata which aims to create awareness about the opportunities for MSMEs and private sector as the Union Government is focusing on indigenization of defence production. Dr. Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Department of Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence will deliver the keynote address in this national level seminar that is being organized by Bharat Chamber of Commerce. The participating Defence Public Sector Undertakings include Ordnance Factory Board, HAL, DRDO, MDL and GRSE apart from leading private sector industries and a large number of MSMEs engaged in supplying materials to defence. Top level officials of Army, Navy and Air Force will also take part. Side-by-side, a 3 day  exhibition on defence goods will also be run at the same venue.
In this connection, it may be stated that ‘Make In India’ initiative by the Government of India is focusing on the indigenous manufacturing in defence industry by means of Public-Private Partnership model. The 13th Consolidated Defence Five Year Plan from 2017-2022 has been pegged at Rs 26.84 lakh crores over the next five years and the cumulative value of India’s defence market for the next five years would be approximately Rs 1,80,000 crores. With over 6,000 MSMEs presently working in the defence sector contributing around 10,000 products, the Government is focusing on a major increase in the participation of this sector. Further, Government of India has recently denotified 250 defence items which were earlier supplied only by OFB, stated Shri Sitaram Sharma, President of Bharat Chamber of Commerce, This is, again, likely to boost indigenous defence production, he feels.
Department of Space
CHANDRAYAAN-III
ISRO has drawn out a roadmap of lunar exploration missions to master the technologies required. This roadmap has been presented to the space commission. Based on the final analysis and recommendations of the expert committee, works on future lunar missions are progressing.
Special Service and Features
SAI LNCPE felicitates athletes and coaches
SAI LNCPE, Thiruvananthapuram under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports felicitated sportspersons and coaches from Kerala who participated in the National Games 2022. Former Director General of Police Shri. Rishi Raj Singh IPS  felicitated the sportsmen and coaches.
These include athletes from SAI LNCPE, Kerala State Sports Council Elite Scheme categories, and Kerala Police. He congratulated the sportspersons who performed well for Kerala by participating in the National Games 2022. He also appreciated SAI LNCPE for providing good training facilities and other basic infrastructure for the athletes. Dr. G. Kishore Principal & Regional Head SAI LNCPE, Sh. Vinayachandran, Chief Athletics Coach, Kerala, Olympian Muhammad Anas, athletes, coaches, students, faculty members, and other dignitaries were present during the occasion.
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UPSC
Result of Combined Defence Services Examination , 2021
The following are the lists, in order of merit, in respect of 214  candidates who have finally qualified on the basis of the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination , 2021 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and Interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to theOfficers Training Academy, Chennai, for 116th Short Service Commission Course   and  ^Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 30th Short Service Commission Women  Course, commencing in October, 2022. The list of 116th Short Service Commission Course   also includes the names of the candidates who were recommended earlier on the basis of the result of the same examination for admission to Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad  Training Course.
2. The number of vacancies as intimated by the Government, for  116th Short Service Commission Course  is 169 and for  30th Short Service Commission Women  Course is 16.
3. The results of Medical Examination of candidates have not been taken into account in preparing the merit list. The candidature of all the candidates is Provisional. Verification of Date of Birth and Educational Qualification of these Candidates will be done by Army Head Quarter.
4. Candidates can also obtain information regarding results by accessing to UPSC website http://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available within 15 days from the date of declaration of final results on Commission’s website for 30 days.
5. Attention of the candidates is also invited to scheme of PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF SCORES AND OTHER DETAILS OF NON-RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES as available on the Commission’s website. Such non-recommended candidates may exercise their options while downloading their marks.
6. Union Public Service Commission has a Facilitation Counter near Examination Hall Building in its Campus. Candidates may obtain any information/clarification regarding their examination on working days between 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM, in person or over telephone No. 011-23385271, 011-23381125 and 011-23098543.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Indian Coast Guard, Goa Conducts Cleanliness Drive at Udear Springs Waterfall in Goa to Promote Clean and Green India
In line with the Government of India's initiative of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and aligning itself with 'Swachchha Sagar Abhiyan,' the Indian Coast Guard, Goa has consistently been at the forefront of efforts to make beaches clean and eco-friendly by removing garbage from the seacoasts. In a recent event, the Indian Coast Guard Goa took a unique initiative to clean the serene natural spring of Udear Springs Waterfall at Verna. The cleanliness drive saw the active participation of 40 ICG personnel and their families, including children of the Coast Guard Aeronautical Inspection Services Goa on 30th July 2023.
During a casual visit to the waterfall by ICG personnel, they observed the area littered with plastic and glass by locals and tourists. To address this issue and promote the vision of a 'Clean and Green India' under the slogan 'We Protect and Preserve,' the Cleanliness drive was spearheaded by the team CGAIS Goa. The event also witnessed the presence of the Sarpanch and Deputy Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Verna, along with some local populace, to boost awareness.
A total of 250 Kgs of plastic and glass garbage were collected from the area, sending a powerful message of environmental responsibility and a call to action with the appeal 'Let's Clean to promote Green.' Through this press information, the Coast Guard earnestly requests all locals and tourists to refrain from littering the pristine beauty of Goa and to join hands in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations.
Prime Minister's Office
Translation of Prime Minister’s remarks in UN on Universal Health Care
Namaste!
Mr. President,
World welfare begins with the public welfare and health is a very important unit of this. And hence this subject is a very big priority for India.
We are working on this with Holistic Approach through four pillars. The first pillar is Preventive Health. We have laid special emphasis on Yoga, Ayurveda and fitness. We are building more than 1.25 lakh wellness centers.
This is helping to control lifestyle diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, depression etc.
The ever increasing craze of e-cigarette is a matter of great concern. India has banned e-cigarette to save the younger generation from this serious threat.
Our Clean Indian Mission has contributed to saving millions of lives.
We also have special emphasis on immunization. With the addition of new vaccines, we have also improved access to far-flung areas.
The second pillar is Affordable Healthcare. We have implemented the world's largest health assurance scheme Ayushman Bharat. Under this, 500 million poor are being provided free treatment up to 500 thousand rupees per year. And in the last one year only 4.5 million people have been benefited from it.
We have started more than five thousand special pharmacy stores where more than 800 essential medicines are being made available at affordable prices.
The cost of heart stent has been reduced by 80 percent and the cost of knee-implant by 50 to 70 percent.
Millions of people suffering from kidney problems are availing free dialysis facility in India.
The third pillar is to improve the Supply Side and for this we have taken many historic steps for quality medical education in India, and for medical infrastructure. We have made radical reforms for the second sector.
And the fourth pillar is Mission Mode Intervention. If mothers and children are healthy, then it can create the foundation to make the whole society healthy and hence we have taken initiatives like National Nutrition Campaign on mission mode.
Sustainable Development Goals aims to eliminate TB by 2030. In India, we intend to achieve this in mission mode by 2025 and I am confident that we will achieve this goal as well.
We have also started a campaign against the diseases caused due to air pollution and the ones that are transferred from animals to humans.
Excellencies,
Health is not just about getting rid of disease, healthy life is also the right of everyone. It is our government's responsibility to make every effort for the same.
And India's efforts are not confined to the boundaries of India only. We have collaborated and will continue to increase access to affordable healthcare through tele-medicine in many countries, especially to the countries in Africa.
Our experience and our capabilities are available to all the developing countries.
Excellencies,
I would end my talk with the feelings of Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramaya Which means, Wishing all happiness and wishing all a disease free life.
Thanks a lot!
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoU signed between National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd  and IIT Guwahati
A Memorandum of Understanding  was signed between National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd  and IIT Guwahati through a Video Conferencing session on May 25, 2023.
This collaboration aims to leverage the expertise of IIT Guwahati, a prestigious institute known for its contributions to civil engineering, road construction, planning, and design, to facilitate research and development  in these areas. The MoU was signed by Professor Parameswar K. lyer, Director of IIT Guwahati and Shri Chanchal Kumar, Managing Director of NHIDCL.
The , a CPSE under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, is actively seeking and promoting innovative technologies to address the challenges and promote technological innovations in the field of construction of highways under extreme climatic and geographical conditions.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares video of rendition highlighting the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a rendition where a musician can be seen singing in several languages. He remarked that it is a great manifestation of the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.’
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“Came across this amazing rendition by the talented Snehdeep Singh Kalsi. In addition to the melody, it is a great manifestation of the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.’ Superb!”
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Shrimad Panchkhand Peethadheeshwar Acharya Dharmendra
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Shrimad Panchkhand Peethadheeshwar Acharya Dharmendra.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"समाज और राष्ट्रसेवा में समर्पित श्रीमद् पंचखण्ड पीठाधीश्वर आचार्य धर्मेंद्र जी के निधन से अत्यंत दुख हुआ है। उनका जाना धार्मिक और आध्यात्मिक जगत के लिए एक अपूरणीय क्षति है। ईश्वर उन्हें अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान दे। ओम शांति!"
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
75 More advanced Medical Collages Get Sanctioned to Built in CFY; 500 more Hospitals Needs of the Country–Harshvardhan
NIPHTR New Residential Complex Inaugurated by Dr. Harshvardhan
Ask New Ideas & Contribution to the Retired Medical Officers, Gynecologists on Public Health – Dr. Harshvardhan
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harshvardhan inaugurated New Institutional Campus and laid foundation stone of Residential Complex of National Institute of Public Health Training & Research , in Panvel today.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. Harshvardhan said, in last 70 years of Independence of the nation, due to negligence, country couldn’t focus on public health which is fundamental right of the every citizen. In last 57 years, only 82 medical advance collages were set up in the country, but more 500 advanced medical collages needs to set up all over the country to provide immediate health services to the masses under the Auyshman Bharat and other health schemes of Union Government. Under the second term of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, with immediate effect 75 medical collages get sanctioned to build in the aspirational districts of the nation.
Minister further said that, at present, 650 -700 medical collages and various health institutions working on public health of India should work with constructive way to make aware about health to the public. 700 medical collages are having 7000 departments of Social and Preventive Measures with 7 faculty members and 5000 committed trained professors, if this strength is utilize for preventive medicines and social issues, India can achieve its Health for All target. He further informed about newly introduced Robbot National Surveillance system, which can work to reduce mortality rate of Ebola and corona virus.
Dr. Harshvardhan further said that, I am requesting to all retired medical officers, gynecologists, and other doctors of the country, who can contribute their ideas on public health, need to enter into the one umbrella and share their ideas to build new public health system.
Dr. Harshvardhan further explained how the country was faced many epidemic diseases like pelage, polio, Malaria and Tuberculosis, but every time, Health Ministries united efforts benefitted to over all reduction of mortality rate and eradicate such diseases. He also explained the urban and Rural Health Mission implemented by the health ministry. Under the NRHM, government is providing free health check up camps.
On this occasion, MLA of Panvel Shri Prashant Thakur and Mayor of Panvel Dr.Kavita Chautmal , NIPHTR Director Dr. Deepak Raut, Director Geo Magnetic Department and Director CPWD and all officers and staff of the health department were present.
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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. The MoU was signed at New Delhi in April, 2017.
This MoU shall enable the areas of cooperation such as, space science, technology and applications including remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication and satellite based navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology.
The MoU would lead to set up a Joint Working Group, drawing members from Department of Space/ Indian Space Research Organisation , and the Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission , which will further work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU.
It will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication; satellite navigation; space science and exploration of outer space.
Financing of works carried out under this MoU shall be provided by the respective executive organisation with due consideration of national norms and rules concerning budgetary regulations in force in their respective States and within the limits of available resources. Joint projects and works carried out under this MoU depending on the type and field of activity shall be on non-commercial or commercial basis and shall be executed either without mutual payments or on the basis of compensatory arrangements or contracts.
The MoU would lead to develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity. Thus all sections and regions of the country will get benefited.
Background:
India and Bangladesh have expressed interest to cooperate with each other in the area of space. Accordingly, a template of framework MoU for space cooperation was provided to Indian High Commission to Bangladesh & MEA in August 2016 for further processing at Government level, for which Bangladesh side has given its concurrence in December 2016. Accordingly, an MoU between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space, signed at New Delhi on April 08, 2017.
UPSC
UPSC Gears up to Conduct Personaltiy Tests  for the Civil Services Examination 2019 in the Backdrop of COVID-19 Pandemic
The Union Public Service Commission was in the midst of conducting the Personality Tests /Interviews for 2,304 candidates for the Civil Services Examination, 2019  when the Government of India decided to impose a lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. The Commission also reviewed the position and decided to defer the remaining PT Boards for 623 candidates of the CSE-2019 from 23.03.2020 onwards.
With gradual lifting of the lockdown, the Commission has decided to hold the PTs for the remaining candidates from 20th to 30th of July, 2020 and all the candidates have been suitably informed in advance. In order to address the safety and health concerns of the candidates, expert advisers and staff of the Commission, suitable arrangements have been put in place.
As train services are not fully functional, the Commission, as a one-time measure, has decided to reimburse the lowest ‘to and fro airfare’ to the candidates coming for the PTs. State Governments have been requested to allow the candidates holding e-Summon Letters for PTs to move in/out of the restricted zones for the purpose of attending the same. The Commission is also helping the candidates with their lodging and transport requirements.
On reaching the Commission, all candidates will be provided a ‘Sealed Kit’ consisting of a face mask, face shield, a bottle of sanitizer and hand gloves. Since the Interview Boards generally comprise of senior advisers, the Commission has taken all precautionary and safety measures for contactless PTs in order to shield the interviewers and the interviewees appropriately. The Commission’s staff involved in conduct of the PTs will also be equipped withsuitable protective gear. Arrangements have been made for regular sanitization of all the rooms, halls, furniture and equipment. Seating arrangement for the candidates at all venues will ensure safe physical distancing. Protocol/guidelines to be followed by the candidates for appearing in the interview have been communicated to them.
The Commission is committed to ensure the highest standards of health safety even as it fulfills its Constitutional mandate for selecting the most suitable candidates through its examinations.
Ministry of Education
Union MoS for Education Dr. Subhas Sarkar to arrive in Sikkim tomorrow
The Union Minister of State for Education, Dr Subhas Sarkar is scheduled to arrive in Gangtok tomorrow for a three day visit to Sikkim from 13th-15th May, 2023. During his stay, Dr Sarkar will chair two Review Meetings of all Central Government schemes with the local MP/MLAs and district officials of Government of Sikkim at Gangtok and Pakyong. The Review Meetings will be followed by interactions with beneficiaries of various Central Govt. schemes. He is also scheduled to meet with the Governor and the Chief Minister of Sikkim.
Dr Subas Sarkar will leave for Siliguri on 15th May, 2023 and attend Rozgar Mela on 16th May, 2023 at Railway Officers Club there. The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi to distribute appointment letters through video conferencing during the Rozgar Mela.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners, due from 01.01.2023
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today has given its approval to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Governments employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners with effect from 01.01.2023. The additional instalment will represent an increase of 4% over the existing rate of 38% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate against price rise.
The combine impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs.12,815.60 crore per annum.
This will benefit about 47.58 lakh Central Governments employees and 69.76 lakh pensioners.
This increase is in accordance with the accepted formular which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Cold Storage Facilities in the Country
As per available information, there are 8186 number of cold storages with capacity of 374.25 Lakh MT is available in the country for storing perishable horticulture produce like fruits and vegetables. State/UT wise details of cold storage is at Annexure – I.
The information regarding capacity utilization, real time data regarding availability, cost etc on cold storage facilities for farmers and traders etc. is not centrally maintained by the Ministry. There is no real-time monitoring System.
A study on All India Cold-chain Infrastructure Capacity  carried out by NABARD Consultancy Service  assessed requirement of 350 lakh MT capacity of cold storage for perishable fruits and vegetables. Currently, there is 374.25 Lakh MT capacity of cold storages is available in the country.
Government is implementing following schemes under which financial assistance is provided for setting up of cold storages throughout the country to bridge the gap between availability and required cold storage capacity:
- Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture :
Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers Welfare is implementing Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture  under which financial assistance is provided for various horticulture activities including setting up of cold storages. The component is demand/entrepreneur driven for which Government assistance in the form of credit linked back ended subsidy is available at the rate of 35%  and 50%  of eligible capital cost of the project for both public and private sector enterprises.
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana :
Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing the Scheme for Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure as one of the component of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana  with the objective of reducing post-harvest losses of horticulture & non-horticulture produce and providing remunerative price to farmers for their produce. Under the scheme, Ministry provides financial assistance in the form of grant-in-aid at the rate 35% for general areas and 50% for North East States, Himalayan States, ITDP areas and Islands for storage and transport infrastructure and at the rate of 50% and 75% respectively for value addition and processing infrastructure subject to a maximum of Rs.10 crore per project for setting up Integrated Cold Chain projects including Irradiation facility. Standalone cold storages are not covered under the Scheme.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.